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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Henry Belot

Progress, protests and pooches: the highs and lows of Daniel Andrews’ nine years as premier

Daniel Andrews
Daniel Andrews arrives to make his victory speech in November 2022. The Victorian premier, who announced his resignation on Tuesday, won three state elections but his time in government was marked by mass protest and political controversies. Photograph: Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images

Daniel Andrews’ nine years as Victorian premier were marked by political achievements and progressive policies, but also mass protest and a long list of political controversies that ultimately undermined his popularity.

Andrews’ hardline approach to the Covid pandemic made him a national figure. Melbourne’s 20 months in-and-out of lockdown drew praise from some but scorn from others, who sought to make him a figurehead of protest.

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